PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING

PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING

Years ago, I heard a young man say something that got me thinking; “You don’t have to pray about everything. There are things you already have money and brain for. Why pray about such?” While I understand his intent, I saw a subtle temptation to...
LOVE WHAT YOU DO

LOVE WHAT YOU DO

One of the counsels my spiritual father gave us as full-time ministers is to carry out our ministry in such a way that we would no longer be attracted by what we left to go full-time. This counsel is also applicable to everyone. If you do your work or ministry like...
READ MORE, TALK LESS

READ MORE, TALK LESS

A young preacher asked an older minister what he would do differently if he were to start ministry all over again. His response was enlightening; “I’d read more and preach less. This way, my depth is increased, and my impact would be stronger.” This...
MARRIAGE IS NOT BONDAGE

MARRIAGE IS NOT BONDAGE

Years ago, a mentee of mine was in a relationship with an amazing Christian lady, but his need to control her every step sabotaged it. I pulled the guy aside and laid out healthier ways to love and respect boundaries. He wouldn’t listen. Eventually, the lady...
THE DISCIPLINE OF PRAYER

THE DISCIPLINE OF PRAYER

When I asked about a young man’s prayer life, he replied, ‘I pray as led, sometimes for hours.’ However, his next response revealed a different story. When asked when he last prayed and for how long, he mentioned it had been a week ago and only...
DIVINE INTERRUPTIONS

DIVINE INTERRUPTIONS

A man of God shared his story of pursuing a childhood dream to become an electronics professor. However, after prayer, he felt a divine nudge to abandon his plans and dedicate himself to full-time ministry. He continued to resist until God told him; ‘It’s...